Young UAE Scientists Amaze Visitors at GMU’s Exhibition 2016

The two-day event, considered the biggest annual inter-school medical and science exhibition, gave away prize money worth a total of AED.25,000 and was visited by more than 5000 students.

UAE: Gulf Medical University’s ‘Medical andScience Exhibition’ (MASE), the biggest annual inter-school medical and science exhibition, came to a close with the prize distribution ceremony at GMU, on Thursday, 26th May 2016. During the two-day event, students from leading schools across the UAE showcased around 250 projects and working models based on science and medicine, in addition to around 200 posters and an equal number of paintings.

On the opening day, 25th May, the exhibition was visited by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Humaid Al-Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development – Ajman, accompanied by Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of the Board of Governors of GMU, Prof. Gita Ashok Raj – Provost of GMU, Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group and the Deans and faculty members of the colleges under GMU.

The GMU campus was literally taken over by the participating students, who had put their projects, posters and paintings on display throughout the university. The visitors and judges were all praise for the innovative ideas and the sincere efforts of the students. “The seriousness with which the students have participated in MASE 2016 is amazing. The high standards of the exhibits are proof of the fact that the students have used their best efforts. GMU MASE is undoubtedly an excellent platform for the students who are keen on taking up medical and science based careers,” said one of the judges.

The total prize amount for competitions held in the project, poster and painting categories amounted to AED. 25,000. Prizes were distributed at a special ceremony on the closing day. In addition to the participating students, there were also student visitors who numbered over 5000. Visitors also got the chance to see human anatomy, a model of the heart, anatomy museum, pathology museum, dental simulation lab and clinical simulation lab of GMU. There was also a specially discounted sale of books including titles in science fiction, fantasy, computers & internet, biographies, GK, etc.

Every year GMU MASE inspires and encourages young scientists recognizing their talents and showcases the fact that the path to a sustainable future for the UAE lies in the power of talented youth. As role models, they are empowered to encourage further exploration and development of knowledge, analytical thinking and skills in their peers as they cooperate to solve local and global technological issues.

List of Prize Winners:

Overall Winners – International Indian School, Ajman
MOST VOTED PROJECT – Plasma & Its Wonders – East Point Indian International School, Ajman
MOST VOTED POSTER – Root Canal Treatment – International Indian School, Ajman

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